Ute Pass Trailhead
The Ute Pass Trailhead is located on National Forest System Road 132 (County Road 3) on the Grand/Summit County Line. The Ute Pass Trail (#31) is 2.4 miles one-way. Begin at the trailhead. Starting at Ute Pass, this trail provides an easier access to the higher parts of the Ute Peak Trail (#24). The trail is suitable for foot or horse travel and is popular with day hikers. Once the trail intersects with the Ute Peak Trail, it continues to tree line and follows the Williams Fork ridge.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.8233
Longitude: -106.1053
Elevation
9,560 feet on the east side of Ute Pass; 11,060 feet at the junction with Ute Peak Trail
Directions
From Parshall take County Road 3 south to the divide (Summit County line). Parking is available on both side of the highway. Trailhead is on the south side of the highway.
Parking
There is parking for approximately 15 vehicles in a large pull-off on the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Certified weed-free hay is required.
